Thapar University (Formerly Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology) invites applications for Programmes in undergraduate level leading to BE/BTech degree, at the postgraduate level leading to MCA, MSc, MBA, ME/MTech, and MPhil degrees, and at the doctoral level, PhD and DSc degrees.
BTech Programme
Biotechnology
BE Programme
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering*(BE[IE]-MBA) (The duraion shall be five years and they will be awarded two degrees (BE & MBA) on the successful completion of their five year
programme.
ELIGIBILITY:
A candidate shall be eligible for admission in the UG programmes subject to the following conditions:
The candidate
(i) has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in
aggregate of three subjects, namely, Physics, Mathematics and any one subject out of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science.
(ii) has qualified AIEEE-2009 with at least 20% aggregate marks (15% for SC/ST candidates).This clause shall not be applicable for the seats at 1.3 (i.e. for seats over and above the sanctioned seats).
(iii) possesses a good moral character.
(iv) is a citizen of India.
(v) is born on or after October 1, 1984 (5 years relaxation in age for SC/ST/PH candidates).
MCA PROGRAMME
MODES OF PROGRAMME:
o Regular Mode
o Distance Education Mode
ELIGIBILITY
(For both Regular and Distance Education Mode):
Recognised Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics at least at 10+2 school level and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University.
OR
Recognised Bachelor�s Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University.
1 REGULAR MODE
Duration of The Programme:
The programme is spread over a period of three years consisting of six semesters. The students study courses for five semesters at the University and do a Software Development Project (SDP) in the sixth semester in some reputed industry.
Number of Seats: 120
DISTANCE EDUCATION MODE:
This programme is also spread over a period of three years consisting of six semesters. The students study
courses for five semesters and do a software development project in the sixth semester in the Institution/ Industry recognized by TU. The objective of the programme is to provide an opportunity to those students who want to upgrade their studies/ knowledge through distance education as well as for those who are working in any organization. The main thrust in the programme will be to polish the professional aptitude of the students through lectures by the experts in their respective fields.
MSc PROGRAMMES
TU offers following MSc programmes of two years duration (4 Semesters):
1 MSc (Biotechnology)
2 MSc (Chemistry)
3 MSc (Mathematics and Computing)
4 MSc (Physics)
I MSc (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Eligibility
(a) For Open Merit and SC/ST Candidates
Candidates with bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural,Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology, 4-Years BS (Physician Assistant) Course, Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with at least 50% marks.
(b) For Sponsored Candidates
Candidates with bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological,Agricultural, Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering Technology, 4-Years BS (Physician Assistant) Course, or Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with at least 55% marks.
Such candidates must have a minimum of two years of full time work experience in a registered firm/company/industry/educational and research institutions/any Government Department of Government Organization in the relevant field in which admission is being sought. The employer in the sponsorship certificate must indicate that the fee will be borne by the sponsoring organization and the candidate will not be withdrawn before the completion of the programme. The fee of the sponsored candidates shall be paid by the sponsoring agency from the companys bank account.
MSc (CHEMISTRY)/ MSc (MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING)/ MSc(PHYSICS)
Eligibility:
Recognised Bachelors degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks in aggregate
And Chemistry as one of the subjects for MSc (Chemistry). Likewise, Mathematics for MSc
(Mathematics and Computing), and Physics, for MSc (Physics) at the graduation level and
each candidate has to qualify in the entrance test to be conducted by the University.
ME/MTech PROGRAMME
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Admission to all the ME/MTech programmes shall be made on the basis of merit of the Entrance test to be conducted by the Thapar University. GATE Score card shall be used for the purpose of scholarship only. Admission to ME/MTech programme will be open to a candidate who obtains at least 50% marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination from a recognised University.
Qualifying examination for ME/MTech programme (regular as well as part-time) in various disciplines is as under:
ME Programmes
CAD/CAM & Robotics
BE/BTech degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering.
Civil (Structures) Engineering
BE/BTech degree in Civil Engineering.
Electronics & Communications Engineering
BE/BTech degree in Electronics & Communication
Production & Industrial Engineering
BE/BTech degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Automobile Engineering.
Software Engineering/ Computer Science & Engineering
BE/BTech degree in any discipline of Engineering OR MSc in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Electronics/Physics/Operations Research/Information Science/Information Technology
OR
MCA
OR
Equivalent
Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engineering
BE/BTech/ degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering OR MSc Physics with Electronics
Power Systems and Electric Drives
BE./BTech in Electrical Engineering.
MTech Programmes
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
BE/BTech degree in any branch of Engineering OR MSc in Materials Science/Physics/ Chemistry (with Physics and Mathematics at BSc Level)
Environmental Science & Technology
BE/BTech degree in Civil/Chemical/Mining/Metallurgy/Biotechnology Engineering OR MSc in Chemistry/ Bio-chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences.
VLSI Design & CAD
BE/BTech degree in Electronics /Computer Science/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics (Instrumentation & Control)/Electrical Engineering OR MSc in Computer Science/Electronics/Physics with Electronics / Instrumentation with Mathematics as one of the subjects in B.Sc
Chemical Engineering
BE/BTech (Chemical Engineering/Technology, Environmental, Biotechnology, Pulp & Paper Tech. or allied discipline) or MSc (Applied Sciences with Mathematics)
MPhil PROGRAMME
ELIGIBILITY for MPhil (PSYCHOLOGY) : Recognized Master�s Degree in Psychology/Human
Development with 55% Marks in aggregate and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by
the University.
ELIGIBILITY for MPhil (ECONOMICS):
Recognized Master�s Degree in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/ Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics with 55% Marks in aggregate and has also qualified in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the University. The candidate must have studied Economics as one of the subjects during graduation/post-graduation.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME:
One year (two semesters)
MODE OF SELECTION :
Admission will be made on the Merit of the Entrance Test only.
PhD PROGRAMME
TU offers PhD programme in almost all specializations of Engineering, Technology, Management and Sciences in the following Departments/Schools of the University (currently 251 PhD candidates are working for their PhD degrees in the University.
ELIGIBILITY
(i) A candidate seeking admission to the PhD programme must have obtained ME/MTech/MPhil/ MCA/MSc/MA or equivalent degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 6.00 CGPA (on 10 point-scale) or 55% marks in aggregate where marks are awarded or NET qualified.
(ii) In exceptional cases, candidates with BE/BTech degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record, minimum CGPA of 9.00 (on 10 point scale) or in marks 80% in aggregate, may be considered for direct admission. Relaxation of CGPA to 7 on a 10 point scale or in marks to 65% for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for candidates with a BE/BTech degree or equivalent who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is
sought. However, candidates admitted with BE/BTech or equivalent qualification will be registered for PhD after successful completion of at least four post-graduate level courses as prescribed by the concerned Department/School within a period of two years from the date of provisional registration. A minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10-point scale should be earned in the courses prescribed by the concerned Department/School.
(iii) Part-time studies leading to PhD degree are permitted for local professionally employed personnel such as working engineers, scientists and teachers from R&D establishments Corporate Sectors and recognized educational institutions. Candidates working within a radius of 100 KM should be a regular employee of the
organisation at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the area to which admission is sought.
(iv) Candidates from R&D establishment, Corporate Sectors and recognised educational institutions (recognised by the University) may be considered for admission as external candidates. Such candidates would be required to work in the University for a minimum period of 6 months in one or two spells.
Notes:
(a) No residency requirement for TU qualified candidates.
(b) Part-time candidates are required to submit the “No Objection Certificate” from their parent organisations/ departments/ schools/ centres stating that the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis and that the candidate’s official duties permit him to devote sufficient time for research.
(c) In case of FN candidates, Research VISA endorsed to TU is required.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Candidates seeking admission in TU shall fill up the Application form appended to this Prospectus and
send/submit the completed form to ADMISSION CELL, Thapar University, Patiala-147 004 only and not to any other Official of the Institution.
Modes of submission of application:
a. By filling the form appended with Prospectus purchased from the University Counter.
b. By filling the form down-loaded from the website (www.thapar.edu) or photocopy of the
downloaded form.
c. By applying ONLINE.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for postal sale of Prospectus & Application forms.
BE/BTech – 9.5.2009
All other progammes except Ph.D: 16.5.2009
Ph.D 15.06.2009
Last date for receipt of completed application forms
BE/BTech – 20.5.2009
All other progammes except Ph.D: 26.5.2009
Ph.D 25.06.2009
Date of Entrance test to be conducted by TU
BE/BTech (AIEEE) 26.04.009
M.Sc./ M.Phil progammes except M.Sc. Biotech: 13.06.2009
MCA/ MSc(Biotechnology) Programmes: 14.6.2009
ME/MTech Programmes: 15-16.6.2009
For Any Other Details Including Eligibility Criteria, Fee Etc Contact (0175-6419164,6419165, 099155-40053)
Email: info @thapar.edu
www.thapar.edu